PYP & MYP Counsellor

In order tofill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience.He/Sheshould be anoutstandinglearner,motivatorand communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable ofcreating an environment of mutual support and respect by identifying and addressing factors that inhibit learning. He/she should be able to providesupport to students,staffand parents to facilitate the development of an internationally minded community which shares a common interest in preserving the environment, caring for each other and engaging enthusiastically in learning.

1. Knowledge and Skills.He/Sheshould:

• be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity andunderstanding
• possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school,in particular he/sheshould be able communicate effectively in English
• have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at theirbest
• be able todevelop rapport with students and create an atmosphere of trust andrespect
• be adept and accomplished atprimary schoolcounselling
• be able to model and promote the IB Learner Profile
• be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit withinlearningsupport
• have the ability to manage a diverse and demandingworkload

1. Responsibilities.

• To be a member of the Learning Support Team
• To initiate, design, implement and review social skills programs throughout theschool
• To support and contribute to planning to identify opportunities forintervention
• To provide academic counselling to graduating students
• To assist in the implementation of the curriculum by providing support to staff and students to enhance their performance.
• To participate in planning meetings to identify opportunities forintervention
• To conduct workshops for the whole school community and for interest groups within thecommunity..
• To attend and contribute to PTA meetings asrequired
• To participate in assemblies to disseminateinformation
• To assist in theorganisationof school events as required
• To maintain records and ensureconfidentiality
• To adhere to budgets and be accountable for purchases
• To participate in the induction program for new staff
• To provide emotional support to new staff and their families to ensure a smooth transition into the ISL Qatar community
• Toorganiseand provide professional development to staff
• To provide reading material for staff to enhance theirknowledge
• To show genuine interest in all students and ensure that the IB Learner Profile are prominent aspects of their schoollife
• To develop rapport with students to create an atmosphere of trust andrespect
• To track the transition of new students to the school
• To monitor new staff and provide support andmentoring
• To liaise with Phase Coordinators to ensure that each student’s social, emotional and academic needs are wellserved

Requirements

1. Qualifications and experience.The school prefers people with:

   1. 1. Qualification in psychology, education or equivalent

   1. 2. ExperienceinIB schoolcounselling

   1. 3. Should be qualified to administer education/psychologytests

Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with: 1. Qualification in psychology, education or equivalent 2. Experience in IB school counselling 3. Should be qualified to administer education/psychology tests